Admissions to SVSU are conducted through various modes:​
- Entrance Examination: For courses like MBBS, BDS, and other medical programs, admissions are based on NEET scores. For other courses, the university conducts its own entrance test, Subharti National Eligibility Test (SNET).​
- Merit-Based: For certain programs, admissions are based on the merit of the qualifying examination.​
Direct Admission: Some courses offer direct admission based on eligibility criteria.​